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verlo

/BER-lo/

VerbA1irregular er

to see it?referring to a masculine or gender-neutral thing,to see him?referring to a male person

Also:to see you?formal 'you' (usted), when speaking to a man

Quick Reference

infinitivever

gerundviendo

past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

El documental es muy bueno, tienes que verlo.

The documentary is very good, you have to see it.

Mi hermano llega hoy. Voy al aeropuerto para verlo.

My brother arrives today. I'm going to the airport to see him.

Señor Gómez, qué gusto verlo por aquí.

Mr. Gómez, what a pleasure to see you around here.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mirarlo (to look at it/him)
observarlo (to observe it/him)

Antonyms

ignorarlo (to ignore it/him)
perderlo de vista (to lose sight of it/him)

Common Collocations

tener que verlo – to have to see it
ir a verlo – to go see it/him
vale la pena verlo – it's worth seeing

Idioms & Expressions

verlo para creerlo – You have to see it to believe it; seeing is believing.

💡 Grammar Points

Verb + 'lo' = Do Something to 'It' or 'Him'

In Spanish, you can attach words like 'lo' (it/him) directly to the end of a basic verb form. So, 'ver' (to see) + 'lo' (it) becomes one word: 'verlo'.

Where Does 'lo' Go?

The little word 'lo' loves to move around. It sticks to the end of basic verbs (like 'quiero verlo'), but it jumps in front of verbs that are changed for a person (like 'lo veo' - I see it).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Attaching to the Wrong Verb Form

Mistake: "Yo verlo en la tienda."

Correction: Yo lo veo en la tienda. (I see it in the store.) When the verb changes for a person (like 'veo' for 'I'), the 'lo' moves to the front.

Gender Mix-up: 'lo' vs. 'la'

Mistake: "La película es buena. Quiero verlo."

Correction: La película es buena. Quiero verla. Use 'lo' for masculine words (like 'el documental') and 'la' for feminine words (like 'la película').

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'verlo' to Talk About Plans

This is perfect for talking about future plans. For example, 'Voy a verlo mañana' can mean 'I'm going to see him tomorrow' or 'I'm going to see it tomorrow'.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

yoveo

túves

él/ella/ustedve

nosotrosvemos

vosotrosveis

ellos/ellas/ustedesven

preterite

yovi

túviste

él/ella/ustedvio

nosotrosvimos

vosotrosvisteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesvieron

imperfect

yoveía

túveías

él/ella/ustedveía

nosotrosveíamos

vosotrosveíais

ellos/ellas/ustedesveían

subjunctive

present

yovea

túveas

él/ella/ustedvea

nosotrosveamos

vosotrosveáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesvean

imperfect

yoviera

túvieras

él/ella/ustedviera

nosotrosviéramos

vosotrosvierais

ellos/ellas/ustedesvieran

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: verlo

Question 1 of 1

You are talking about a new movie ('el estreno') you want to see. How would you say 'I want to see it'?

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Word Family

ver(to see) - verb

vista(view, sight) - noun

visto(seen) - adjective/participle

visible(visible) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people say 'verlo' sometimes but 'lo veo' other times?

It depends on the verb! If the verb is in its basic '-ar', '-er', or '-ir' form, the 'lo' sticks to the end ('quiero verlo'). If the verb is changed to match a person (like 'veo' for 'I see'), the 'lo' jumps to the front ('lo veo'). Both are correct ways of saying 'I see it', just used in different situations.

What's the difference between 'verlo' and 'mirarlo'?

Think of 'verlo' as just 'seeing it' with your eyes—it could be passive. 'Mirarlo' is more active, like 'looking at it' or 'watching it' with intention. You might 'ver' a car on the street, but you would 'mirar' a painting in a museum.